Weekend Family Advocate (Residential) — Evenings & Overnight

Centerboard; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Centerboard is seeking a Part Time Family Advocate to support teen parents and their children in a residential setting. The role focuses on documentation, case coordination, safety, and daily engagement, including overnight shifts on weekends.

The position emphasizes building healthy relationships, crisis response, and adherence to HIPAA, trauma-informed care, and program policies. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma and experience working with youth in a residential or similar setting.
• Preferred: Some college or a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong communication, organization, flexibility, and professionalism are essential.
• Must build healthy, positive relationships with youth and support a trauma-informed, inclusive environment.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; personal vehicle may be used for agency transport.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Complete intakes, assessments, weekly meetings, goal tracking, treatment plans, and referrals for assigned families.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records (progress notes, communication logs, incident reports, medication logs, etc.).
• Safety & Supervision: Ensure resident and facility safety; lead structured activities and enforce program rules.
• Crisis Response: Intervene using trauma-informed strategies and report concerns promptly.
• Daily Support: Transport residents, assist with chores, supervise childcare, and encourage life skills development.
• Relationship Building: Engage families with respect, compassion, and consistency while supporting transitional care and aftercare planning.
• Facility Oversight: Conduct room searches, fire drills, and random drug tests; clean and maintain shared spaces.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and external collaterals.
• Medication Administration: Follow MAP guidelines for safe, documented medication distribution.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Professionalism

Crisis response

Relationship building

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Some college / Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Centerboard is seeking a Part Time Family Advocate to support teen parents and their children in a residential setting. The role focuses on documentation, case coordination, safety, and daily engagement, including overnight shifts on weekends.

The position emphasizes building healthy relationships, crisis response, and adherence to HIPAA, trauma-informed care, and program policies. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.